HRIS Analyst

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

HRIS Analyst

Posting Number

25TM0461

Department

UHR Info Systems & Technology

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an HRIS Analyst for University Human Resources. The HRIS Analyst role is a highly analytical and detail-oriented position on our HRIS department. This role will serve as a strategic partner between UHR stakeholders and IT, leading the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of HR systems—particularly in areas such as payroll, benefits, talent management, and compliance. The HRIS Analyst must have a strong understanding of HR processes, data structures, and enterprise systems, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides subject matter expertise for the implementation process of Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Partners with integration developers to build and maintain system interfaces, web services, integration architecture, and file-based interfaces to enhance HR initiatives in areas of benefit administration, talent acquisition, performance management, ethics & compliance.
• Translates business requirements into functional specifications and system design documents.
• Manages the completion of requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirements statements are complete, consistent, traceable, unambiguous, feasible and verifiable.
• Conducts gap analysis and recommend system enhancements to improve HR processes.
• Manages and provide functional leadership, guidance, and advice for system issues and change requests per processing guidelines and processes.
• Collaborates with HR, IT, Payroll, Benefits and Finance teams to maintain business continuity and identify continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Communicates clearly with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Develops SOP documents and updates to internal procedures / practices based on change management activities for the department and downstream stakeholders.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex system or data-related issues impacting downstream stakeholders & systems.
• Acts as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring alignment of system capabilities with organizational goals.
• Ensures data integrity through regular audits, validations, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensures data compliance aligns with HR policies and data governance.
• Partners with OIT analysts to automate dashboards within Tableau, ServiceNow, and eventually HCM Cloud.

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Details

$108,147

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

40 hours

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy , this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Application System. Additional information may be found at

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in HRIS or related domain.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP).
• Experience with system implementations, integrations, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., PeopleSoft Query Manager, Power BI, Macros, Component Interface, Vlookup).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or large enterprise environments.
• Background in supporting unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (e.g., CNA agreements).
• Prior involvement in HR system upgrades, cloud migrations, or enterprise-wide implementations.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date

12/10/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field?
• Yes

• No

• * Do you have at least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in HRIS or related domain?

• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application